If you're looking for more affordable and suitable for everyday tasks, the Asus Vivobook 16X might be the better option; however, if you require a laptop for high-end gaming or resource-intensive applications like 3D modeling or machine learning, the HP Omen Transcend 14, despite its higher cost, will likely provide superior performance. Keep in mind that gaming laptops like the HP Omen Transcend 14 often have shorter battery life and are heavier, which makes them less portable than something like the Asus Vivobook 16X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers solid CPU and RAM for general tasks with a decent screen, but its larger size affects portability and may have a shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14, which, although pricier, provides great performance, superior screen quality, and longer battery life in a more portable design. While both have ample storage, the HP may edge out with a better keyboard, speakers, and handle operating noise and heat more effectively, making it more comfortable for extended use.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook 16X and the Omen Transcend 14 both offer high-resolution displays with panel types that provide clear and vibrant images, but the Omen stands out with superior brightness, making it more comfortable to view in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the Omen again excels due to its wider color gamuts, offering more accurate color representation which is critical for detailed and color-sensitive work. While both laptops fall short for 3D applications as they don't have high refresh rates, their resolution and panel quality still ensure reasonably sharp and precise visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,200
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and the HP Omen Transcend 14 are both equipped with powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) and high screen refresh rates which are essential for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance. While the CPU and screen quality also contribute to their capabilities, it's the GPU and refresh rate that primarily decide their effectiveness in visually demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and design work while offering a high-quality screen for precise visuals. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while also delivering strong performance for engineering and design use, sacrifices a bit of portability and might be noisier under load, but it compensates with its keyboard and speaker quality.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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